SB2025032816 - Sensitive cookie in HTTPS session without 'secure' attribute in IBM Aspera Faspex
Published: March 28, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025032816
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22403)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to IBM Aspera Faspex does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.